Don't Wait for Race Day 2026
- Date
- 3 race dates, September 29 to October 19, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From Free
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026 | ||||
| Don't Wait for Race Day - CLEVELAND | 5K | Sep 29, 20266:30 PM | Free | – |
| Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 | ||||
| Don't Wait for Race Day - BALTIMORE | 5K | Oct 1, 20266:30 PM | Free | – |
| Monday, Oct 19, 2026 | ||||
| Don't Wait for Race Day - CHARLOTTE | 5K | Oct 19, 20266:30 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Don't Wait for Race Day - CLEVELAND: Free until Sep 29.
- Don't Wait for Race Day - BALTIMORE: Free until Oct 1.
- Don't Wait for Race Day - CHARLOTTE: Free until Oct 19.
Online registration closes Oct 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Baltimore runs 33:57, about 10:56 a mile, based on 35 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:37 and men in 29:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the Don't Wait for Race Day - CLEVELAND starts at 6:30 PM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1805 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 29 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1805 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Sep 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Don't Wait for Race Day?
- It runs on 3 dates from September 29 to October 19, 2026. The next is Tuesday, September 29, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 1805 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231.
From the organizers
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